Zaid Hydari

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Zaid Hydari

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer at White Plains, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

75 South Broadway, 4th Floor #1070, White Plains, NY

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About Zaid

Biography

In today's world, mobility is essential

Practice Areas

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 15 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2010

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Gray Whale Law PLLC

75 South Broadway, 4th Floor #1070, White Plains, NY, 10601

graywhalelaw.com/

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Zaid Hydari's Reviews

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Posted by Jack | January 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I-130 and I-485 Legal Advice

Zaid Hydari was an incredible help to us during our I-130 and I-485 process. He was clear, patient, and genuinely thoughtful in how he guided us through each step and he made us feel supported the entire time. He was always responsive and it truly felt like he cared about our case, not just the pa...perwork. We’re very grateful for his guidance and would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone going through the process.

Posted by Ahmad | August 28, 2025 | Immigration

Consultation for F1 student visa to the USA

Zaid Hydari is an incredible lawyer. He is very thorough and insightful. He provided me with much needed clarity in my decision-making process, guiding me through each scenario and step in great detail. I had reached out to Zaid from Pakistan for a consultation for an F1 student visa to the USA ea...rlier this year. I found him to top of his stuff and with up-to-date information on immigration and travel policies in a very dynamic situation in the USA. The student visa situation was especially difficult as the DOS had shut down interviews as I was hoping to apply. Yet, Zaid's firm grasp on the updated policies and readiness to handle the dynamic situation put me at ease. He also made sure I knew of the updates as soon as they were made, which helped me plan accordingly. I would definitely recommend Zaid Hydari to people looking for a lawyer to help guide them through the immigration or travel to the USA process at this time or in the future. Best, Ahmad

Posted by Mohammed | August 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thorough, outstanding support for my O-1 visa

Zaid and his team have been immensely helpful to me even on a really tight timeline. After examining my credentials, he explained thoughtfully his thoughts about my options moving forward with my case. Based on my past experience, we decided on the best path to proceed with for my O-1 visa. He worked... with me to compile all the documents needed and filed my petition in a short timespan. Zaid and his team were thorough and available for questions. They tackled hurdles that emerged—such as an issue with my agent—very promptly and helped me resolve them to stay on track to file on time.

Posted by Jomart | August 19, 2025 | Immigration

Exceptional Immigration Attorney with Strategic Vision (Highly Recommended).

I had the privilege of working with Attorney Zaid Hydari, who was also my professor in Immigration Law at Fordham Law School. His guidance and representation in my employment-based immigration case were invaluable, and thanks to his expertise, my case was approved. What sets Attorney Hydari apart is... his unique combination of academic depth and practical experience. It is rare to find an immigration lawyer who understands both the theory and the practice of immigration law at such a high level. He approaches each case with a strategic vision, remarkable attention to detail, and a clear plan that gives clients confidence from the very beginning. In my case, his professional and thoughtful strategy led to a positive outcome. I firmly believe that in immigration matters, choosing the right professional is crucial. The correct legal path and strategic approach can truly make the difference between uncertainty and achieving the American dream. I highly recommend Attorney Zaid Hydari to anyone seeking representation or advice in immigration law. His professionalism, dedication, and depth of knowledge are second to none.

Posted by Ayesha | August 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great experience!

I hired Zaid to help me through my US naturalisation application, and he made the whole process stress-free for me. He answered all my questions in detail, and guided me on details that would make the case stronger. Highly recommend his services.

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Ravisharon Khunkhun

Immigration lawyer | Sep 09

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"I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working alongside Zaid for a few years now and I can say without hesitation that he is both highly skilled and deeply dedicated to his clients. He doesn’t just do the bare minimum—he consistently goes above and beyond to make sure his clients feel supported and that their cases are handled with the utmost care. What stands out most to me is his integrity. He is ethical, thorough, and genuinely committed to doing what’s right, which is exactly what our profession needs more of."

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Alfred Bridi

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

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Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award – Summa Cum Laude, Fordham University School of Law

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Managing Attorney, Founder, Gray Whale Law, PLLC

2019 - Present

Adjunct Professor of Law, Fordham University School Of Law

2014 - 2025

Executive Director, Refugee Solidarity Network

Associations

2024 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Rome District chapter)

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter)

Education

2009

Fordham University School of Law

2005

University of Texas, Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2024

Conversations on Migration: Refugee Legal Protection and Capacity Building in Türkiye Refugee law

2021

Another Crisis at the U.S. Border: Haiti, Title 42, and Our Obligations Under International Law Immigration, Border Policy

Publications

2021

Asia-Pacific Journal on Human Rights and the Law The Perils and Potential of Ambiguity

2021

Refugee Law Initiative Blog (SOAS) Venezuelans in Colombia: Syrians in Turkey 2.0

Languages

Urdu

Hindi

Turkish

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